Marker #10 answers the question: What's the deal with all the markers?; Sweet Things; Dogs on Restaurant Patios

Marker #10, the explanatory marker, is at the southwest corner of Third and Union. Shouldn't this have been Marker #1?


I revisited Beignets last night and have to remark on how great that place is. It's a rare mix of good food, attentive staff, lively customers, a well thought out lay out, good background music and attractive interior design. In other words it's a convivial atmosphere.

I went there with a dreamy notion that I might have some beignets. As I perused the menu full of luscious treats, I hearkened back to my trip and the 10 pounds I gained and have not yet lost. So, a cup of vegetable soup took the place of the beignets. Recently, my sister and her family were here and they were looking for a place to get dessert downtown. I've been thinking that through and have come up with some good suggestions if you find yourself down here with a sweet tooth:

Beignets, 124 G.E. Patterson
What they offer:
Beignets, naturally
Beignet Pyramid - beignets with powered sugar and chocolate drizzled over them
Italian Creme Tort
Bread Pudding
Ice Cream
A variety of pastries

Crepe Maker, 175 Peabody Place, http://www.crepemaker.com/
What they offer (a Nutella lover's paradise)
Crepe w/ Nutella
Crepe w/ Nutella & strawberries
Crepe w/ banana, walnuts, cinnamon, sugar and liqueur
other crepes that sound equally delicious

Cheesecake Corner, 113 G. E Patterson
What they offer (take a wild guess):
Many, many flavors of the richest, most dense, velvety textured, decadent cheesecake anywhere. Really.


Peabody Deli and Desserts in the Peabody Hotel - a variety of cakes, pies and pastries



The Commercial Appeal ran an article today about a new law that allows dogs on restaurant patios in Shelby County. The law went into effect July 1st, though Poppy has been frequenting patios around downtown for many years. During my past couple of trips to Italy I have seen dogs in shops and restaurants, all well behaved of course. On this last trip there was a beautiful golden retriever in Zara sifting through a sale table with its mama. Very civilized! The article mentions the European attitude towards dogs as well as the rules of bringing your dog with you to a restaurant patio.